Job Description
Forklift Operator
Location: Atlanta (Fulton Industrial area)
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay: $18/hr
A premier manufacturer of high-performance and industrial tires is seeking a precision-focused Forklift Operator to join their state-of-the-art distribution center. This is a high-volume environment where safety and efficiency are top priorities.
Key Responsibilities
• Material Movement: Operate heavy-duty forklifts to transport large-scale industrial and passenger tires.
• Loading & Unloading: Safely load outbound trailers and unload inbound shipments, ensuring weight distribution is balanced for tire stacks.
• Inventory Control: Utilize RF scanners to track product movement and maintain 100% inventory accuracy.
• Safety & Maintenance: Perform daily equipment inspections and adhere to strict OSHA warehouse safety standards.
• Order Picking: Accurately pull tire sets based on digital pick-slips to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Requirements & Qualifications
• Experience: 2+ years of experience operating a forklift in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Certification: Valid Forklift Certification (OSHA compliant) is required.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with RF handheld scanners and basic digital inventory systems.
• Precision: High spatial awareness for navigating narrow aisles and stacking large, heavy products securely.
Benefits of working with PrideStaff:
• Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
• Dental and Vision Plan Options
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $18.00 - $18.00 Per Hour